Opel Insignia 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 77 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 160 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 38 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`305 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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